Calcareous Nevadan dwarf cushion-heaths

English name: Calcareous Nevadan dwarf cushion-heaths

Description (English)

Formations of white-tomentose dwarf cushions developed on calcareous soils (Trevenque, Dornajo, Dilar) with Andryala agardhii, Erodium boissieri, Scabiosa pulsatilloides, Santolina elegans, Globularia spinosa, Pterocephalus spathulatus, Helianthemum pannosum.

Source: EUNIS habitat classification

Quick facts

EUNIS habitat type code F7.4342
Bern Convention Included in a Resolution 4 habitat type at a higher level (F7)

Vegetation types

Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)

Not available

Species mentioned in habitat description

Flowering Plants Andryala agardhii
Flowering Plants Erodium boissieri
Flowering Plants Globularia spinosa
Flowering Plants Helianthemum pannosum
Flowering Plants Pterocephalus spathulatus
Flowering Plants Santolina elegans
Species scientific name English common name Species group
Andryala agardhii Flowering Plants
Erodium boissieri Flowering Plants
Globularia spinosa Flowering Plants
Helianthemum pannosum Flowering Plants
Pterocephalus spathulatus Flowering Plants
Santolina elegans Flowering Plants

Other classifications

Classification Code Habitat type name Relationship type
Palaearctic Habitat Classification 200112 31.7342 Calcareous Nevadan dwarf cushion-heaths source
For relation to plant communities (syntaxa), see Vegetation types

History

Classification Code Habitat type name Relationship type
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 F7.4342 Calcareous Nevadan dwarf cushion-heaths same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 F7.4342 Calcareous Nevadan dwarf cushion-heaths same
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